Case 252: Margaret Maher, Mersina Halvagis & Nicole Patterson
Added 2023-06-17 10:03:17 +0000 UTCAd-free, early release.
When Melbourne women Margaret Maher, Mersina Halvagis and Nicole Patterson were found brutally murdered in the late 1990s, police didn’t immediately link the crimes. The killer left behind no incriminating evidence, indicating he was an experienced offender who knew how to beat the system. Little did investigators know, the story began almost 30 years earlier, when a 15-year-old boy knocked on his neighbour’s door and asked to borrow a knife.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Milly Raso - research, writing, creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Comments
I was shocked listening to the case and the extent of his crimes as I didn’t know the whole story. Mersina’s brother is a legend in our local community, he owns a cafe and spoke to me about her when I visited. He’s very passionate about bail reform and raising awareness
Bree
2023-06-25 10:06:34 +0000 UTC@Ryan Worn WHAT?? My only three comments there were: (1) Does this mean you'll be releasing this episode to the public a day early next week for the anniversary? (2) [In response to "Stating bite mark analysis is comparable to DNA is absolutely absurd and makes me question the integrity of this podcast."] "You misrepresented what they said. They referred to DIGITAL bite mark recognition. Although this is indeed nowhere near as accurate as DNA analysis, the best such tests still have about 99% accuracy. Further, suggesting lack of integrity is suggesting deliberate malfeasance." (3) "Who did you mean to reply to?" What do you suggest is wrong with any of those comments? Your comment doesn't even make any sense.
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-23 14:25:19 +0000 UTCCasefile Episode 243 - The Bob “Thug Life” Trenworth Comment Murders
Ryan Worn
2023-06-23 13:30:35 +0000 UTCWomen were not "victimised by men". It is you who is targeting men here. There is absolutely no need to mention men in general. Your targeting of an entire group (men in this case) based on the actions of a few is no different to racism where an entire race is targeted based on the actions of a few. Would it be OK for an Asian who was improperly treated by the court system to claim he was "victimised by whites"?
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-23 12:10:00 +0000 UTCi’ve been waiting for the Peter Dupass ep. I would LOVE to hear Vickie Petratis do a long form for this one bc it is a LOT with him and his psychology is absolutely horrifying yet intriguing- nevermind the detail that can be provided on his constant releases from incarceration; however, Casefile did such a great job (duh) at covering this as well. i just love Vickie and def look forward to hearing more stuff from her in the future!
Liddle Lady
2023-06-22 21:27:08 +0000 UTCI didn't edit it Andrea, that's the exact thing I said that he felt so offended by 🤷♀️ gotta love when a man tells a woman she's wrong, in response to an episode where women were victimized by men and the justice system.
Amber
2023-06-21 01:34:41 +0000 UTCOh ok. I didn't realize it had originally said something different.
Andrea Johnson
2023-06-21 01:30:39 +0000 UTCI wish there was something that could be done for the parole personnel that all said "yeah, he could do it again but just watch him really close and he can be released." I'm not saying lock then up but like, maybe a mark in their record so every time they recommend someone for parole, the file is flagged "This person makes horrible decisions. Ask someone else" so there's some shame associated with a recommendation like "his psychiatric therapy isn't working but I'll let him out."
Demi
2023-06-20 12:28:39 +0000 UTCFor anyone wanting to watch a great show that is based on the solicitor Andrew Fraser and his assistance in securing evidence against Dupas, the show “Killing Time” is great.
Zac
2023-06-20 10:20:56 +0000 UTC🤬🤬🤬 - This was a tough one. Also no offense to Casey or the team whatsoever but I believe it’s spatter. Not splatter.
Katy Turley
2023-06-19 19:19:34 +0000 UTCits Mah-riel :P
J. Chips
2023-06-19 16:31:23 +0000 UTCWow, can't believe I've never heard of this case (especially as an Aussie). What a difficult one to get through, made me feel sick. Great storytelling as always though team!
Emma Sullivan
2023-06-19 02:37:01 +0000 UTCThe first comment was edited to remove 'favour'. For some reason we no longer see 'edited' here after a comment is edited. I still have the notification email. In any case, I merely questioned the original comment, got no response, and didn't follow it through. My statements were made in response to the second comment by a different person, which DID state that male perpetrators are favoured by the system. As "favour" means 'to show preference for' the implication is that another group is not given that preference. If I believe I see a non-factual slight against men then I am going to correct it, and I did that without attacking anyone. Just as you would correct an non-factual slight against women.
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-18 22:49:21 +0000 UTCOh, Muriel. It’s *never* a mannequin.
Brenda Wells
2023-06-18 21:38:41 +0000 UTCThe comment you originally responded to doesn't say anything about the law favoring male crime victims over female crime victims, Bob.
Andrea Johnson
2023-06-18 16:36:23 +0000 UTCThere was nothing I said which was remotely antagonistic. The first comment was merely a question. And the second contained four statements without tone. At no stage did I go close to attacking anyone. Unlike you and the other guy. If you disagree, please tell me where I veered from a mere statement of fact.
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-18 12:41:46 +0000 UTCBob it’s not so much what you’re saying but how you’re saying it. You’re being purposely antagonistic.
Jasmin Demetriou
2023-06-18 12:25:28 +0000 UTCIf you are talking to me, all I am doing is stating what I believe to be the facts. Apparently opinion should be stifled out of fear of being a "contrarian".
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-18 06:50:49 +0000 UTCYet another case where every possible excuse, accommodation and allowance is made for a man with a history of violence against women, where it is more important that his "life isn't ruined" by facing the consequences of his behaviour and the women he has brutalised are discarded like rubbish.
Annie G
2023-06-18 04:49:17 +0000 UTCFrom all your previous comments, on this episode and others, you seem to thrive on being a contrarian. Get a life man
Byron Ridenour
2023-06-18 04:16:46 +0000 UTC"Favoured" means favoured over another group. If another group is not mentioned or implied then there is no favouritism. And no - males kill more men than women. It would be correct the other way around - women are more likely to die at the hands of a man than at the hands of a woman. But the truth/falsity of your final claim depends on the former statement, not the latter.
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-18 02:21:49 +0000 UTCI almost didn't finish this episode, which would have been a Casefile first for me, because it was so dark and brutal and his manipulation of the legal system was so bleak and relentless. I knew the name Peter Dupas but not why he was so infamous, and, well, this episode was definitely an unforgettable introduction. Well done guys as always.
AR
2023-06-18 00:31:07 +0000 UTCThe point is not that male victims are favored over women, it's that male perpetrators are favored by the legal system and since male perpetrators are far more likely to target women, women wind up bearing the brunt of the legal system's failure to protect victims.
AR
2023-06-18 00:27:21 +0000 UTCHow would the law favour male victims over women?
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-17 22:45:16 +0000 UTCRight off the bat making Casey read some horrific stuff. Peter Dupas's case always reminds me of Leonard Fraser. The law really fails women over and over again.
Amber
2023-06-17 22:25:33 +0000 UTCThe level of disregard shown by multiple judges in this case for the safety of the female public is breathtaking. Also Grace made some very surprising choices for someone who presumably had access to, and at least some training in, mental health care.
Andrea Johnson
2023-06-17 18:10:59 +0000 UTCPut him in a cell with Paul(a) Denyer and some cutlery.
Bob Trenwith
2023-06-17 13:10:52 +0000 UTC
